“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”—Bern Williams I will always remember bringing my puppy home for the first time. She was two months old, soft, warm, cuddly…and a lot of work! After two long nights in which she woke me hourly with her little cries, I took [...]
Becoming more regularly aware of your current thoughts, feelings and physical sensations is another way to continue your mindfulness practice. While this intention seems relatively simple, it can be challenging to enact. Taking a moment to pay attention to yourself and what is happening around you is not the default mode for many, as [...]
Mindfulness in Practice Part Two In order to practice mindfulness, it can be easier to direct your focus on a specific task or target to present moment awareness. For instance, “single-tasking,” or focusing completely on whatever you’re doing (e.g., taking a shower, washing the dishes, walking), is a great starting point. Use all five senses [...]
By: Lisa A. Conway, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Mindfulness is a buzzy topic right now, as research shows that it helps with everything from anxiety, depression and stress to smoking cessation, sleep and beyond. Mindfulness typically refers to intentionally paying attention to the present moment in an open, non-judgmental, curious, flexible and accepting manner (Harris, 2013). It [...]
